Love and Celebrations
My sister got married the first weekend in August. So, June and July were filled with planning and celebrating, cooking and decorating for all of the wedding festivities (hence the long gap in between my blog posts). It was a LOT of work and a LOT of fun, all fueled by love for my sister and the desire to send her into this new life … Continue reading Love and Celebrations
A Walk in the Woods
Last night, I did one of my favorite things—I took a walk in the woods. I just love the mottled light through the towering branches, the softness of the pine needles and fallen leaves under my feet, the smell of damp earth, the contrasting colors of the trees and ferns and soil and moss, the quietness interrupted only by wind in the leaves, birdsongs and … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods
Patience and Picture Cards
I was going to write about some yummy treats that I made last week for my friends. Next time. Then, I was going to go on a contemplative photography walk in a new park, exploring the spring flowers and newly budded leaves with my 50mm prime lens. But, that will have to wait, too. For the past several days, as I fall asleep at night … Continue reading Patience and Picture Cards
Oasis
Two weeks ago, I spent a glorious week in Bali with a dear friend. On the surface, it was sort of a spontaneous trip. My friend e-mailed me in March about her work trip in April. Since I hadn’t spent one-on-one time with her in five years, needed a visa run and it was Bali, I, of course, said, “Yes!” while also jumping up and … Continue reading Oasis
Decadence and Delight
Saturday was my friend’s 30th birthday. I wanted to help make it a special day for her so, besides gathering her closest friends for a celebration, I made her a cake. She requested chocolate and I envisioned a masterpiece of confectionery beauty in my mind, tall and elegant and delicious. But, I do not have a lot of experience making layer cakes and I just … Continue reading Decadence and Delight